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Communist victory and the consolidation of Mao's rule, 1946–1952 key terms

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Communist victory and the consolidation of Mao's rule, 1946–1952

AqaA LevelHistory2P The Transformation of China, 1936–1997

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  • People's Liberation Army (PLA)

    The military force of the Communist Party of China, which played a crucial role in the victory over the Nationalists.

  • Land Reform

    A policy implemented by the Communist government to redistribute land from landlords to peasants, aimed at gaining popular support.

  • People's Republic of China

    The state established in 1949 under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, marking the beginning of communist rule in China.

  • CCP (Chinese Communist Party)

    The ruling political party in China, founded in 1921, which played a crucial role in the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

  • Purges

    The systematic removal of perceived enemies from the Communist Party and society, often involving violence and intimidation.

  • Propaganda

    Information, especially biased or misleading, used to promote a political cause or point of view, crucial for the CPC in consolidating power.

  • People's Republic of China (PRC)

    The state established by the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, marking the end of the Chinese Civil War and the beginning of Communist rule in China.

  • Korean War

    A conflict that lasted from 1950 to 1953, where North Korea, supported by China and the USSR, fought against South Korea, backed by the United Nations and primarily the United States.